America’s New Energy Crisis
America is wrestling with the worst energy crisis in nearly five decades, a period of high prices and limited supply. What makes this crisis different than the troubles that roiled...
Germany to Bail Out Utility Hit Hard by Russian Gas Shortfall
A Uniper gas-fired power plant in Gebersdorf, Germany. Photo: Nicolas Armer/Zuma Press Updated July 22, 2022 7:14 am ET Germany will take a 30% stake in Uniper UN01 -19.24% SE...
U.S. Initiates Trade Fight With Mexico Over Energy Policy
WASHINGTON—The U.S. launched a trade fight against Mexico on Wednesday, accusing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s government of favoring its state-owned utility and oil company at the expense of American...
WSJ News Exclusive | Chevron to Cut Back in California, Remain Based in State
Chevron is planning to sell its current headquarters in California and is offering to cover costs for some employees to relocate to Texas, the latest move by a large U.S....
U.S. Natural-Gas Exporter Completes First Deal With German Buyer
Venture Global LNG Inc. has struck the first binding deals by a U.S. natural-gas exporter to supply natural gas to a German company, as the European nation turns to America...
Germany Steps Up Measures to Conserve Gas as Russia Slows Supply to Europe
BERLIN—Germany will restart coal-fired power plants and offer incentives for companies to curb natural gas consumption, marking a new step in the economic war between Europe and Russia.Berlin unveiled the...
Mexico Takes Aim at Private Companies, Threatening Decades of Economic Growth
MONTERREY, Mexico—For the past 20 years, a 1,100-megawatt power plant owned by Spain’s Iberdrola SA outside Mexico’s industrial capital has kept the lights on for scores of companies such as...
France Probes EDF Nuclear Plant Over Safety Complaint
PARIS—French prosecutors are investigating disclosure of safety issues at a nuclear-power plant run by EDF SA, EDF 6.32% the latest setback for the electricity giant as Europe struggles with high...
Biden Administration to Waive Solar Import Tariffs for Two Years
Seeking to resolve a conflict in the solar industry, the White House plans to waive some tariffs on solar imports to ensure steady supplies while invoking the Defense Production Act...
Tech Billionaire Brings Down Breakup Plan by Australia’s Biggest Polluter
SYDNEY—A tech billionaire brought down plans by Australia’s biggest polluter to spin off its coal-fired power plants into a new company, handing a big win to environmental activists who want...